Raghab Mohapatra v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.10703 of 2022 Raghab Mohapatra and another ....

Petitioners Mr. Tusar Kumar Mishra,Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr.S.Mishra,A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

08.09.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and the learned Additional Standing Counsel. Perused the records. 3.

This is an application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail.

4.

It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioners that the Petitioners and the informant are brother-in-law and sister-in-law. The Petitioners have not tortured, harassed and abused the informant. They are all living separately and enjoying their income independently.

5.

Considering the nature of allegations made, gravity of the offence and the facts of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioners. However, it is directed that in the

// 2 // event the Petitioners surrender before the learned S.D.J.M., Jeypore in G.R.Case No.890 of 2022 arising out of Jeypore Town P.S. Case No.213 of 2022 within a period of three weeks from today and move for bail, they shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the learned Magistrate, with further condition that the Petitioners while on bail shall not threaten, influence, terrorise or harass the informant and her family members and shall cooperate with the investigation and appear before the I.O. as and when required.

6.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

7.

Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. ( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge RKS